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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: CatCarMan2012 on June 07, 2009, 11:42:48 PM

Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: CatCarMan2012 on June 07, 2009, 11:42:48 PM
I have rollers with guide plates.  The Stock sticks are the right length (6.25). 

Do I need to order Hardened push rods or are the stock ones hardened?  I am wondering why they Jegs doesn't advertise them as "hardened"

eg lunati site lists these as hardened:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Lunati/638/80761/10002/-1
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: Masejoer on June 08, 2009, 01:54:39 AM
Stock and stock replacement are not hardened - these start around $70 and higher. I believe Trick Flow has the cheapest hardened pushrods in many different lengths.
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: V8Demon on June 08, 2009, 08:06:48 AM
The Trick Flow pieces are very nice -- one piece machined units.  Good bang for the buck as stated as well.  A full set should run you around $85

The Ford racing set that Summit sells is listed as "heat treated" and according to the blurb about them.

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These rods are made from tough steel, and most sets can be used with guideplates.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FMS-M-6565-L302&autoview=sku

I'd call the Ford tech line or Summit before ordering those.  The price seems too good....
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: Bob on June 08, 2009, 08:17:18 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;276410
The Trick Flow pieces are very nice -- one piece machined units.  Good bang for the buck as stated as well.  A full set should run you around $85

The Ford racing set that Summit sells is listed as "heat treated" and according to the blurb about them.



http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FMS-M-6565-L302&autoview=sku

I'd call the Ford tech line or Summit before ordering those.  The price seems too good....


I used them on my old 306/edelbrock motor. Price was ~$50 at the local speed shop
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: V8Demon on June 08, 2009, 08:43:00 AM
Do they mean hardened by using the term heat treated?  I know hardening INVOLVES heat treatment, but it seems like that word is being avoided in the ad...
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: CatCarMan2012 on June 08, 2009, 08:46:55 AM
So does anyone know where I can order a set of 6.25" Hardened pushrods?  The 6.27 would probably work too.

Here is what Lunati says about theirs.  They list "For use with guideplates: Yes" thus why I am thinking about ordering them.
http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=513&gid=195

Found these:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS-21406250&autoview=sku
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: V8Demon on June 08, 2009, 10:50:17 AM
Same type that came with my Trick Flow top end kit -- albeit in a different length.  Those WILL work with guideplates. They're the same ones we speak of earlier ;)
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on June 08, 2009, 11:01:36 AM
The Ford racing M-6565-L302 is hardened and should be fine with a guide plate... I've been using the longer "L312" in my 5.0 with the TF heads, been fine for almost 10 years... They'll go into the 331 when it's built...

Jeg's has them for 37.99, Summit no doubt has them as well...

http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford+Racing/397/M-6565-L302/10002/-1
Title: Stock Roller Pushrods - Hardened?
Post by: CatCarMan2012 on June 08, 2009, 11:55:44 AM
Thanks.  I think I know what to get now.

-Dan
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